A man was unexpectedly cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant A man has become the seventh person to be left HIV-free after receiving a stem cell transplant to treat blood cancer. Significantly, he is also the second of the seven who received stem cells that were not actually resistant to the virus, strengthening the case that HIV-resistant cells may not be necessary for an HIV cure. But how did it work and what does it mean for the future of HIV treatment? Read more: https://www.newscientist

Despite Dr Hendrew’s undetectable viral load and adherence to strict safety protocols, fear and misunderstanding about the Hen’s positive HIV status cause unease among the dentist’s patients. Undetectable viral load refers to a state in which the amount of HIV in an individual’s blood is so low that it cannot be detected by standard blood tests. This is achieved through effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), which suppresses the virus, preventing it from replicating and causing damage to the im